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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon L810
  • New Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured around the same time to the L820 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR L820 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 L820 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR L820 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got outer measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon L820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the L820.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and L820 is 54 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and L820.

To sum up, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon L820 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography features
Nikon L820 Street photography features
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than average (808g)
38
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon L820 Sports photography info
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon L820
56
good battery life (500 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (808 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (675mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (470g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (500 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (808 grams)
24
quite wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than average (470 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 470 grams (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $192